Standards have been developed to ensure access to web content and its associated functionality. The concept of providing access to services for the greatest number of people is not only an ethical issue, it is a sound business principle as well as a legal requirement for organizations providing public services (e-gov and e-learning) in the developed world and increasingly in developing regions. Nowadays, many public sites and businesses are realizing that accessibility is an issue that requires their urgent attention.

Why consider accessibility?
If the ethical reasons for considering disability when designing technology are not convincing enough, there are also legal and business cases to be made for considering accessibility aimed at businesses in Saudi Arabia. Accessibility is a key part of anti-discriminatory legislation of disability rights act of ---. Accessible design is a tool for increasing business revenue if we consider the growing population of online users with declining abilities (visual, sensory and motor) who could benefit a great deal from accessible online services.

How can we help you achieve an accessible design?
We can provide accessibility consulting for your project throughout the product development cycle, from early inception all the way through the design and development phases. Our evaluations can provide insights in the inception phase by testing prototypes of your product with individuals with a range of disabilities, and in the development phase to validate code for conformance to web accessibility standards.